used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After passing some hours in the cheerful companionship, of Mrs and Miss Morell, my brother and I returned to our hotel--where we found `The Elephant' in a very unamiable mood.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading After a council held between my brother and myself, it was resolved that I should go on to Sydney with the Elephant; and try to induce our sister Martha to accompany me back to Melbourne.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After passing some hours in the cheerful companionship, of Mrs and Miss Morell, my brother and I returned to our hotel--where we found `The Elephant' in a very unamiable mood.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Since William had been told of our mother's death, he appeared to take much more interest in Martha's welfare; and urged upon me, not to come back to Melbourne, without bringing her along with me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After passing some hours in the cheerful companionship, of Mrs and Miss Morell, my brother and I returned to our hotel--where we found `The Elephant' in a very unamiable mood.
eagerly desirous
From this reading The pleasure of meeting a long-lost brother, and of being present at his wedding, we hoped, would be sufficient inducement to cause her to change her resolution, and consent to live with relatives, who were only too anxious to support and protect her.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Since William had been told of our mother's death, he appeared to take much more interest in Martha's welfare; and urged upon me, not to come back to Melbourne, without bringing her along with me.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had just ascertained, that he would have to stay three days longer in Melbourne: as there was no steamer to start for Sydney before the third day from that time.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He had just ascertained, that he would have to stay three days longer in Melbourne: as there was no steamer to start for Sydney before the third day from that time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The pleasure of meeting a long-lost brother, and of being present at his wedding, we hoped, would be sufficient inducement to cause her to change her resolution, and consent to live with relatives, who were only too anxious to support and protect her.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading After a council held between my brother and myself, it was resolved that I should go on to Sydney with the Elephant; and try to induce our sister Martha to accompany me back to Melbourne.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The pleasure of meeting a long-lost brother, and of being present at his wedding, we hoped, would be sufficient inducement to cause her to change her resolution, and consent to live with relatives, who were only too anxious to support and protect her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Since William had been told of our mother's death, he appeared to take much more interest in Martha's welfare; and urged upon me, not to come back to Melbourne, without bringing her along with me.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had just ascertained, that he would have to stay three days longer in Melbourne: as there was no steamer to start for Sydney before the third day from that time.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The pleasure of meeting a long-lost brother, and of being present at his wedding, we hoped, would be sufficient inducement to cause her to change her resolution, and consent to live with relatives, who were only too anxious to support and protect her.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading After a council held between my brother and myself, it was resolved that I should go on to Sydney with the Elephant; and try to induce our sister Martha to accompany me back to Melbourne.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Since William had been told of our mother's death, he appeared to take much more interest in Martha's welfare; and urged upon me, not to come back to Melbourne, without bringing her along with me.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading After passing some hours in the cheerful companionship, of Mrs and Miss Morell, my brother and I returned to our hotel--where we found `The Elephant' in a very unamiable mood.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The pleasure of meeting a long-lost brother, and of being present at his wedding, we hoped, would be sufficient inducement to cause her to change her resolution, and consent to live with relatives, who were only too anxious to support and protect her.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The pleasure of meeting a long-lost brother, and of being present at his wedding, we hoped, would be sufficient inducement to cause her to change her resolution, and consent to live with relatives, who were only too anxious to support and protect her.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading After passing some hours in the cheerful companionship, of Mrs and Miss Morell, my brother and I returned to our hotel--where we found `The Elephant' in a very unamiable mood.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Since William had been told of our mother's death, he appeared to take much more interest in Martha's welfare; and urged upon me, not to come back to Melbourne, without bringing her along with me.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading After passing some hours in the cheerful companionship, of Mrs and Miss Morell, my brother and I returned to our hotel--where we found `The Elephant' in a very unamiable mood.
permission to do something
From this reading The pleasure of meeting a long-lost brother, and of being present at his wedding, we hoped, would be sufficient inducement to cause her to change her resolution, and consent to live with relatives, who were only too anxious to support and protect her.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading After a council held between my brother and myself, it was resolved that I should go on to Sydney with the Elephant; and try to induce our sister Martha to accompany me back to Melbourne.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He had just ascertained, that he would have to stay three days longer in Melbourne: as there was no steamer to start for Sydney before the third day from that time.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He had just ascertained, that he would have to stay three days longer in Melbourne: as there was no steamer to start for Sydney before the third day from that time.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Since William had been told of our mother's death, he appeared to take much more interest in Martha's welfare; and urged upon me, not to come back to Melbourne, without bringing her along with me.
ElephantnounUS /ˈeləfənt/
five-toed pachyderm
From this reading After passing some hours in the cheerful companionship, of Mrs and Miss Morell, my brother and I returned to our hotel--where we found `The Elephant' in a very unamiable mood.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had just ascertained, that he would have to stay three days longer in Melbourne: as there was no steamer to start for Sydney before the third day from that time.
set up or found
From this reading After passing some hours in the cheerful companionship, of Mrs and Miss Morell, my brother and I returned to our hotel--where we found `The Elephant' in a very unamiable mood.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had just ascertained, that he would have to stay three days longer in Melbourne: as there was no steamer to start for Sydney before the third day from that time.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After a council held between my brother and myself, it was resolved that I should go on to Sydney with the Elephant; and try to induce our sister Martha to accompany me back to Melbourne.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had just ascertained, that he would have to stay three days longer in Melbourne: as there was no steamer to start for Sydney before the third day from that time.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He had just ascertained, that he would have to stay three days longer in Melbourne: as there was no steamer to start for Sydney before the third day from that time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had just ascertained, that he would have to stay three days longer in Melbourne: as there was no steamer to start for Sydney before the third day from that time.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading After a council held between my brother and myself, it was resolved that I should go on to Sydney with the Elephant; and try to induce our sister Martha to accompany me back to Melbourne.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The pleasure of meeting a long-lost brother, and of being present at his wedding, we hoped, would be sufficient inducement to cause her to change her resolution, and consent to live with relatives, who were only too anxious to support and protect her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The pleasure of meeting a long-lost brother, and of being present at his wedding, we hoped, would be sufficient inducement to cause her to change her resolution, and consent to live with relatives, who were only too anxious to support and protect her.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading The pleasure of meeting a long-lost brother, and of being present at his wedding, we hoped, would be sufficient inducement to cause her to change her resolution, and consent to live with relatives, who were only too anxious to support and protect her.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading After passing some hours in the cheerful companionship, of Mrs and Miss Morell, my brother and I returned to our hotel--where we found `The Elephant' in a very unamiable mood.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading After passing some hours in the cheerful companionship, of Mrs and Miss Morell, my brother and I returned to our hotel--where we found `The Elephant' in a very unamiable mood.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading After passing some hours in the cheerful companionship, of Mrs and Miss Morell, my brother and I returned to our hotel--where we found `The Elephant' in a very unamiable mood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After passing some hours in the cheerful companionship, of Mrs and Miss Morell, my brother and I returned to our hotel--where we found `The Elephant' in a very unamiable mood.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading After a council held between my brother and myself, it was resolved that I should go on to Sydney with the Elephant; and try to induce our sister Martha to accompany me back to Melbourne.
inducementnounUS /ˌɪnˈduːsmənt/
a positive motivational influence
From this reading The pleasure of meeting a long-lost brother, and of being present at his wedding, we hoped, would be sufficient inducement to cause her to change her resolution, and consent to live with relatives, who were only too anxious to support and protect her.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Since William had been told of our mother's death, he appeared to take much more interest in Martha's welfare; and urged upon me, not to come back to Melbourne, without bringing her along with me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After a council held between my brother and myself, it was resolved that I should go on to Sydney with the Elephant; and try to induce our sister Martha to accompany me back to Melbourne.
and nothing more
From this reading He had just ascertained, that he would have to stay three days longer in Melbourne: as there was no steamer to start for Sydney before the third day from that time.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The pleasure of meeting a long-lost brother, and of being present at his wedding, we hoped, would be sufficient inducement to cause her to change her resolution, and consent to live with relatives, who were only too anxious to support and protect her.
long-lost
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From this reading The pleasure of meeting a long-lost brother, and of being present at his wedding, we hoped, would be sufficient inducement to cause her to change her resolution, and consent to live with relatives, who were only too anxious to support and protect her.
for more time
From this reading He had just ascertained, that he would have to stay three days longer in Melbourne: as there was no steamer to start for Sydney before the third day from that time.
Martha
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From this reading After a council held between my brother and myself, it was resolved that I should go on to Sydney with the Elephant; and try to induce our sister Martha to accompany me back to Melbourne.
Martha's
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From this reading Since William had been told of our mother's death, he appeared to take much more interest in Martha's welfare; and urged upon me, not to come back to Melbourne, without bringing her along with me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After a council held between my brother and myself, it was resolved that I should go on to Sydney with the Elephant; and try to induce our sister Martha to accompany me back to Melbourne.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The pleasure of meeting a long-lost brother, and of being present at his wedding, we hoped, would be sufficient inducement to cause her to change her resolution, and consent to live with relatives, who were only too anxious to support and protect her.
MelbournenounUS /ˈmelbərn/
a resort town in east central Florida
From this reading He had just ascertained, that he would have to stay three days longer in Melbourne: as there was no steamer to start for Sydney before the third day from that time.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading After passing some hours in the cheerful companionship, of Mrs and Miss Morell, my brother and I returned to our hotel--where we found `The Elephant' in a very unamiable mood.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading After passing some hours in the cheerful companionship, of Mrs and Miss Morell, my brother and I returned to our hotel--where we found `The Elephant' in a very unamiable mood.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Since William had been told of our mother's death, he appeared to take much more interest in Martha's welfare; and urged upon me, not to come back to Melbourne, without bringing her along with me.
Morell
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From this reading After passing some hours in the cheerful companionship, of Mrs and Miss Morell, my brother and I returned to our hotel--where we found `The Elephant' in a very unamiable mood.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Since William had been told of our mother's death, he appeared to take much more interest in Martha's welfare; and urged upon me, not to come back to Melbourne, without bringing her along with me.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading After passing some hours in the cheerful companionship, of Mrs and Miss Morell, my brother and I returned to our hotel--where we found `The Elephant' in a very unamiable mood.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Since William had been told of our mother's death, he appeared to take much more interest in Martha's welfare; and urged upon me, not to come back to Melbourne, without bringing her along with me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading After passing some hours in the cheerful companionship, of Mrs and Miss Morell, my brother and I returned to our hotel--where we found `The Elephant' in a very unamiable mood.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading After a council held between my brother and myself, it was resolved that I should go on to Sydney with the Elephant; and try to induce our sister Martha to accompany me back to Melbourne.
not any; not one
From this reading He had just ascertained, that he would have to stay three days longer in Melbourne: as there was no steamer to start for Sydney before the third day from that time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Since William had been told of our mother's death, he appeared to take much more interest in Martha's welfare; and urged upon me, not to come back to Melbourne, without bringing her along with me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After passing some hours in the cheerful companionship, of Mrs and Miss Morell, my brother and I returned to our hotel--where we found `The Elephant' in a very unamiable mood.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After a council held between my brother and myself, it was resolved that I should go on to Sydney with the Elephant; and try to induce our sister Martha to accompany me back to Melbourne.
and nothing more
From this reading The pleasure of meeting a long-lost brother, and of being present at his wedding, we hoped, would be sufficient inducement to cause her to change her resolution, and consent to live with relatives, who were only too anxious to support and protect her.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading After passing some hours in the cheerful companionship, of Mrs and Miss Morell, my brother and I returned to our hotel--where we found `The Elephant' in a very unamiable mood.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading After passing some hours in the cheerful companionship, of Mrs and Miss Morell, my brother and I returned to our hotel--where we found `The Elephant' in a very unamiable mood.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The pleasure of meeting a long-lost brother, and of being present at his wedding, we hoped, would be sufficient inducement to cause her to change her resolution, and consent to live with relatives, who were only too anxious to support and protect her.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The pleasure of meeting a long-lost brother, and of being present at his wedding, we hoped, would be sufficient inducement to cause her to change her resolution, and consent to live with relatives, who were only too anxious to support and protect her.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading The pleasure of meeting a long-lost brother, and of being present at his wedding, we hoped, would be sufficient inducement to cause her to change her resolution, and consent to live with relatives, who were only too anxious to support and protect her.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading The pleasure of meeting a long-lost brother, and of being present at his wedding, we hoped, would be sufficient inducement to cause her to change her resolution, and consent to live with relatives, who were only too anxious to support and protect her.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading The pleasure of meeting a long-lost brother, and of being present at his wedding, we hoped, would be sufficient inducement to cause her to change her resolution, and consent to live with relatives, who were only too anxious to support and protect her.
determined
From this reading After a council held between my brother and myself, it was resolved that I should go on to Sydney with the Elephant; and try to induce our sister Martha to accompany me back to Melbourne.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading After passing some hours in the cheerful companionship, of Mrs and Miss Morell, my brother and I returned to our hotel--where we found `The Elephant' in a very unamiable mood.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading After a council held between my brother and myself, it was resolved that I should go on to Sydney with the Elephant; and try to induce our sister Martha to accompany me back to Melbourne.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since William had been told of our mother's death, he appeared to take much more interest in Martha's welfare; and urged upon me, not to come back to Melbourne, without bringing her along with me.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading After a council held between my brother and myself, it was resolved that I should go on to Sydney with the Elephant; and try to induce our sister Martha to accompany me back to Melbourne.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After passing some hours in the cheerful companionship, of Mrs and Miss Morell, my brother and I returned to our hotel--where we found `The Elephant' in a very unamiable mood.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He had just ascertained, that he would have to stay three days longer in Melbourne: as there was no steamer to start for Sydney before the third day from that time.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He had just ascertained, that he would have to stay three days longer in Melbourne: as there was no steamer to start for Sydney before the third day from that time.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading He had just ascertained, that he would have to stay three days longer in Melbourne: as there was no steamer to start for Sydney before the third day from that time.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The pleasure of meeting a long-lost brother, and of being present at his wedding, we hoped, would be sufficient inducement to cause her to change her resolution, and consent to live with relatives, who were only too anxious to support and protect her.
to provide what someone needs in order to live
From this reading The pleasure of meeting a long-lost brother, and of being present at his wedding, we hoped, would be sufficient inducement to cause her to change her resolution, and consent to live with relatives, who were only too anxious to support and protect her.
SydneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
From this reading He had just ascertained, that he would have to stay three days longer in Melbourne: as there was no steamer to start for Sydney before the third day from that time.
carry out
From this reading Since William had been told of our mother's death, he appeared to take much more interest in Martha's welfare; and urged upon me, not to come back to Melbourne, without bringing her along with me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had just ascertained, that he would have to stay three days longer in Melbourne: as there was no steamer to start for Sydney before the third day from that time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After passing some hours in the cheerful companionship, of Mrs and Miss Morell, my brother and I returned to our hotel--where we found `The Elephant' in a very unamiable mood.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had just ascertained, that he would have to stay three days longer in Melbourne: as there was no steamer to start for Sydney before the third day from that time.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading He had just ascertained, that he would have to stay three days longer in Melbourne: as there was no steamer to start for Sydney before the third day from that time.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He had just ascertained, that he would have to stay three days longer in Melbourne: as there was no steamer to start for Sydney before the third day from that time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had just ascertained, that he would have to stay three days longer in Melbourne: as there was no steamer to start for Sydney before the third day from that time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After passing some hours in the cheerful companionship, of Mrs and Miss Morell, my brother and I returned to our hotel--where we found `The Elephant' in a very unamiable mood.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Since William had been told of our mother's death, he appeared to take much more interest in Martha's welfare; and urged upon me, not to come back to Melbourne, without bringing her along with me.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The pleasure of meeting a long-lost brother, and of being present at his wedding, we hoped, would be sufficient inducement to cause her to change her resolution, and consent to live with relatives, who were only too anxious to support and protect her.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading After a council held between my brother and myself, it was resolved that I should go on to Sydney with the Elephant; and try to induce our sister Martha to accompany me back to Melbourne.
unamiable
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From this reading After passing some hours in the cheerful companionship, of Mrs and Miss Morell, my brother and I returned to our hotel--where we found `The Elephant' in a very unamiable mood.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Since William had been told of our mother's death, he appeared to take much more interest in Martha's welfare; and urged upon me, not to come back to Melbourne, without bringing her along with me.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading Since William had been told of our mother's death, he appeared to take much more interest in Martha's welfare; and urged upon me, not to come back to Melbourne, without bringing her along with me.
precisely as stated
From this reading After passing some hours in the cheerful companionship, of Mrs and Miss Morell, my brother and I returned to our hotel--where we found `The Elephant' in a very unamiable mood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had just ascertained, that he would have to stay three days longer in Melbourne: as there was no steamer to start for Sydney before the third day from that time.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading After passing some hours in the cheerful companionship, of Mrs and Miss Morell, my brother and I returned to our hotel--where we found `The Elephant' in a very unamiable mood.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading The pleasure of meeting a long-lost brother, and of being present at his wedding, we hoped, would be sufficient inducement to cause her to change her resolution, and consent to live with relatives, who were only too anxious to support and protect her.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading Since William had been told of our mother's death, he appeared to take much more interest in Martha's welfare; and urged upon me, not to come back to Melbourne, without bringing her along with me.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The pleasure of meeting a long-lost brother, and of being present at his wedding, we hoped, would be sufficient inducement to cause her to change her resolution, and consent to live with relatives, who were only too anxious to support and protect her.
in or at the place that
From this reading After passing some hours in the cheerful companionship, of Mrs and Miss Morell, my brother and I returned to our hotel--where we found `The Elephant' in a very unamiable mood.
which person or people
From this reading The pleasure of meeting a long-lost brother, and of being present at his wedding, we hoped, would be sufficient inducement to cause her to change her resolution, and consent to live with relatives, who were only too anxious to support and protect her.
William
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From this reading Since William had been told of our mother's death, he appeared to take much more interest in Martha's welfare; and urged upon me, not to come back to Melbourne, without bringing her along with me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After a council held between my brother and myself, it was resolved that I should go on to Sydney with the Elephant; and try to induce our sister Martha to accompany me back to Melbourne.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Since William had been told of our mother's death, he appeared to take much more interest in Martha's welfare; and urged upon me, not to come back to Melbourne, without bringing her along with me.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had just ascertained, that he would have to stay three days longer in Melbourne: as there was no steamer to start for Sydney before the third day from that time.
